As we transition into a new semester, it is important that we check in with ourselves to make sure our mental and emotional needs are being met. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, we invite you to explore available resources and upcoming events that you can take advantage of to improve your well-being.
A limited number of subscriptions to — a mindfulness app that features evidence-based programs and resources designed to strengthen the connection between mental and physical health — are still available to UF faculty and staff, with sign-ups offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Explore some of the resources Calm Health offers:
The offers someone to talk to and resources to consult whenever and wherever you need them. Make an appointment with one of our on-campus counselors for help developing coping skills, self-care strategies and more. Appointments are available in-person and via telehealth.
Burnout is an ongoing state of stress that occurs in the workplace. Explore the , consisting of two informational modules and additional resources to help you identify, prevent and mitigate burnout in the workplace.
Browse our for support in navigating some of life’s most common challenges. Packed with practical tip cards and additional resources curated from various UF departments, this toolkit offers guidance on managing anger, regulating emotions, coping with anxiety, practicing self-care and overcoming depression, among other essential topics.
Incorporating wellness practices into your daily routine can help you manage your stress and anxiety levels, improve your mood and energy, and reduce the likelihood of illnesses. Explore our to help you boost your health and overall well-being.
On the lookout for new listening material? Tune in to the , featuring wellness content by UF experts to help improve your health and well-being. Get started with these two episodes:
Explore the Get Health section of the website for more wellness resources.
| May 20 at 1 p.m.
Hosted by Calm Health
Explore tools and resources to support women’s unique health challenges, as well as strategies for building community and connection in the workplace and beyond.
| May 22 at 3 p.m.
Hosted by Calm Health
When an employee feels their well-being matters, research suggests that their job satisfaction increases while stress and burnout decrease. During this session, you’ll explore three different tools that leaders can use to communicate care to their employees.
| May 24 at 10 a.m.
Hosted by UF Mindfulness
Join UF Mindfulness program lead , for somatic meditation and gentle embodied movement at the Harn Museum.
| June 2–July 6
Hosted by GatorCare
Throughout this text-based campaign, you will receive one text each day at 9 a.m. to help you build resilience, recharge your energy and shift from burnout to brilliance.
June 10 at noon
Hosted by UFHR Communications and Worklife and UF/IFAS
Journaling is a powerful tool for maintaining good mental health—helping to manage stress, track personal growth and identify patterns in behavior. Join Family Consumer Sciences Agent to learn how to get started.
June 30 at noon
Hosted by UFHR Communications and Worklife and UF/IFAS
Join Family and Consumer Sciences Agents and as they teach you how to cultivate awareness, manage stress and improve well-being by integrating mindfulness into your daily routine.
Explore crisis and non-crisis from the UF College of Medicine.
Read our to explore programs and resources to help manage stress.
Read from UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County to learn the importance of reducing mental health stigma.
Do you have a teen-aged child? Read from UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County to learn the warning signs of poor mental health and how you can help.
Read this GatorCare article to explore daily tasks and different methods of cleaning to refresh your space and mind.
